Exam1 Drugz Flashcards
(27 cards)
furosemide
diuretic
“loop” diuretic
- for edema/heart failure
- hypokalemia is a major issue
- ototoxicity
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
diuretic
- 1st drug choice for hypertension
- hypokalemia is an issue
- not ototoxic
spironolactone
diuretic
- hyperkalemia may be an issue
- “weakest”–> late distal convoluted tubule
mannitol
diuretic
- reduces intracranial pressure (relives cerebral edema)
- “strongest”–> proximal convoluted tubule
captopril
ACE inhibitor
enalapril
ACE inhibitor
lisinopril
ACE inhibitor
losartan
ARBs
nifedipine
CCBs
-only decreases BP
amlodipine
CCBs
-only decreases BP
verapamil
CCBs
- decreases both BP and HR
- causes constipation
diltiazem
CCBs
-decreases both BP and HR
metoprolol
cardioselective (B1 only) beta blocker
atenolol
cardioselective (B1 only) beta blocker
-not lipid soluble
propranolol
nonselective (B1 and B2) beta blocker
carvedilol
nonselective (B1 and B2) beta blocker
-also block A1
labetalol
nonselective (B1 and B2) beta blocker
-also block A1
digoxin
for atrial fibrillation and heart failure
nitroglycerin
antiangina meds
isosorbide mononitrate
antiangina meds
-long-acting
atorvastatin
statin
lovastatin
statin
-must take with food
-rosuvastatin
statin
simvastatin
statin
